Fairmount vs John P. Faber Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount
Hackensack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
621 students
John P. Faber Elementary School
Dunellen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
| Measure | Fairmount Hackensack, New Jersey | John P. Faber Elementary School Dunellen, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1112 of 1,479 | #896 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #28097 of 50,301 | #18113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 621 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Hackensack | Dunellen |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John P. Faber Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 45.7).
- •John P. Faber Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •John P. Faber Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •John P. Faber Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 56.4%).
- •John P. Faber Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.5).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairmount better than John P. Faber Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John P. Faber Elementary School ranks higher (60.1 vs 45.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairmount and John P. Faber Elementary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Hackensack and Dunellen in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount: 621. John P. Faber Elementary School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount and John P. Faber Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Fairmount is 1112th of 1,479 and John P. Faber Elementary School is 896th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).